New South Wales · Postcode 2212
Revesby postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 20 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Revesby at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Revesby vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Revesby | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,844 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,472 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2212 covers Revesby, an inland suburb of Sydney about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Canterbury-Bankstown.
According to the 2021 Census, Revesby has a population of 15,268 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,844, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 205 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Revesby includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,472, with 4,980 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Revesby scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Revesby area, including Sir Joseph Banks High School, St Luke's Catholic Primary School, Revesby South Public School and others.
Revesby is part of the Bankstown statistical area in New South Wales.
Revesby details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2212 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 15,268 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,844/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $721/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,472 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 5.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2723/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,980 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 205 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.9452471 |
| Longitude | 151.018035 |
| Distance from Sydney | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Inner South West |
| Area (SA3) | Bankstown |
| Local Government | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Federal Electorate | Banks |
| State Electorate | East Hills |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,844 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,862 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,154 (27.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,755 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,638 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,119 (7.3%) |
| Asthma | 969 (6.3%) |
| Diabetes | 885 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 507 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 361 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 210 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 90 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 485 (9.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,844 (37.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,701 (34.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 887 (18.0%) |
Schools in Revesby
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Revesby. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Revesby
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.